Chatsworth Park and Rowsley Ramble

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Overview

Froim Calton Lees car park (fee payable) we make our way upwards via Lees Wood and Calton Houses into Manners Wood. From there we descend to Rowsley via a route with excellent views down to the Wye Valley and of Peak Tor and beyond (weather permitting of course!) Our return is along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way, which broadly follows the course of the Derwent.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Please bring good quantities of food and drink. Please bring a completed ICE card. Walking boots are recommended as the terrain will vary and conditions will be uneven underfoot in places.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 25873 68493
Nearest postcode:: DE4 2NX
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet and park in the Calton Lees car park. A fee is payable.

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